ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In 1956, a group of community leaders decided it was time to have a fairground that was operated and maintained by an elected group of people who were interested in improving the conditions for the 4-H members and businesses. On May 7, 1956, a group of citizens met and decided to form a corporate body, later called the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Inc.

• Maintaining the fairgrounds and buildings throughout the year

• Provide an attractive event for the community to promote the program and to help raise funds to continue to showcase the 4-H youth

• Oversee activities sponsored by the Fair Board themselves (including livestock shows and action, Little Hands on the Farm, Fair Queen, Open Class exhibits, antique farm display, grandstand events, midway, etc.)

• Raise money needed to support and maintain the fairgrounds and facilities

The purpose of the 4-H Youth Development Council is to help plan and implement a 4-H Youth Development Program that is consistent with the mission and vision of both Purdue Extension and the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program. The 4-H Council is the 4-H policy making or governing board of the 4-H program in Bartholomew County.

• Programming planning

• Audience development

• Volunteer staff development

• Resource development

• Resource accountability

• Program visibility

• Interagency programming